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Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
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Telementor 1 renovations completed
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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moriniboy started following COMPLETED - 2” R&P Focuser for sale - SOLD, Telescope boxes, Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods and 6 others
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Just finished three scope boxes for my newest scopes. 1. Skywatcher 150 Heritage 2. Skywatcher 180 Mak 3. Zeiss Telementor (mark 1) The 150 Heritage box also doubles up as a riser for the scope in case there are no other options available (i.e. picnic table etc.)
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Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
Just standard card from Hobbycraft (not too thick) DC-Fix gloss self adhesive wrap to the outside and DC-Fix black velour as the flocking internally. This mod also works with the H130, here's one I did previously. -
Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
Final mod, a rubber buffer for the scope to rest on whilst its being transported. The buffer is high enough to ensure the collimation screws do not foul the MDF base. -
Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
Also modded the original loose focuser with some spare flocking in the un-threaded areas either side Initially did it full length but found out that it fouled so I cut it down to approx half the original. No more PTFE tape on the threads for me as it works perfectly. -
Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
Finished another couple of mods today, the first being the addition of a finder shoe on the base so the red dot finder is carefully secured whilst being transported. -
Heritage 150 retractable shroud and other mods
moriniboy replied to moriniboy's topic in DIY Astronomer
Now fitted a conventional finder shoe so I have the option to use an optical finder or RDF -
Ages ago I fitted a shroud to my long gone Heritage 130 and it made the scope a lot more useable by reducing stray light from street lights in my semi suburban location. With my recent purchase of a Heritage 150 I thought I would re-create the shroud on a larger scale and followed the same thinking as before. I also took the opportunity to flock the lower half of the OTA as well as blacking out the edges of the secondary mirror.
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Just noticed that the inside of the 0.965" ep barrel has not been painted black, is this common for this ep?
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Looking for 6x30 or 9x50 finder scope to replace red dot
moriniboy replied to Andrew stuart's topic in Wanted
Hi got a 6 x 30 right angled if that helps? -
Hi, where are you based, not sure if I like the idea of posting.
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Hi Chris, are you still looking?
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COMPLETED - Wanted Skywatcher Equinox 120 ED FOUND
moriniboy replied to lifeonmars's topic in Expired / Closed Wanted Ads
Hi I have an Equinox 120 and I live in Preston It has red Primaluce Lab rings and has been flocked internally, will send photos tomorrow if you are interested. Regards Nigel -
COMPLETED - 2” R&P Focuser for sale - SOLD
moriniboy replied to Brian28's topic in Sold / Expired Classified Ads
Interested, will be in touch